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Agmt PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs Inc, to provide forensic artist and sculpture services in creating 2D and 3D facial approximations, 08/01/25-07/31/30, NTE $107,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs, Inc to provide forensic artist and sculpture services in creating 2D and 3D facial approximations during the period August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $107,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
This agreement provides for the creation of drawings and sculptures requested by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office to assist with identifying decedents. As part of the contract, the artist will personally transport the sculptures, make any corrections or fix any damage that may occur and bring them to our yearly Missing Persons Day
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval